Relationships
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It’s tough to shop for your man’s Valentine’s Day gift when you’re on a budget. Sure, the stores have lots of cute displays of cheap gifts for the holiday. But nothing ever seems quite right for your guy. But these meaningful gifts — many suggested by guys themselves — are just the right price.
As a single person, it’s easy to assume that couples have it easier financially. After all, married couples have a built-in housemate to share expenses and potentially two incomes to put toward financial goals. And there’s certainly enough written about how couples can save money compared with single people. But don’t sell yourself short, my
It doesn’t take an expert to know that lying can wreak havoc on relationships. Relationships are built on trust, and when that trust is broken, the foundation can crumble. Revealing how you manage money is an inevitable topic of conversation as a relationship grows. Agreeing on a financial strategy as a couple can be daunting,
Date nights are good for us. They strengthen marriages, deepen connection, and even increase sexual satisfaction. That’s the finding of one of the most prominent studies on the subject, “The Date Night Opportunity” report from the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. Yet for busy, tired, and cash-strapped parents, date nights – quality one-on-one
A lot of people have fantasized about suddenly striking it rich. They imagine that a financial windfall – inheriting a fortune from a distant relative, collecting royalties for a best-selling novel, or even winning the lottery – would make all their dreams come true. They picture themselves traveling the world, lounging on beaches, sipping champagne under blue skies
Being a victim of identity theft is never pleasant, but identity theft at the hands of a loved one can be a life-altering experience. Knowing that someone has used your personal information for financial gain is one thing, but when that person is close to you, it’s entirely another. What happens when you suffer at
Ignoring a friend’s phone call is a terrible thing to do, but I’ll admit I’ve done it for financial reasons. It wasn’t because I borrowed money I couldn’t repay, nor was I worried a friend was calling for a loan. The problem is that friendships are often like expensive subscriptions – it feels like you
You love hanging out, but there’s always that one person in your social group who wants to talk about what’s in your wallet. Whether it’s constantly asking about your financial status or pressuring you to blow your budget, financial “frenemies” can have a serious impact on your bottom line. When friends negatively affect your spending
Going from rags to riches is essentially the American Dream. Whether it happens by way of a better-paying job or winning the lottery, some studies suggest that money can change your behavior – and not always for the better. Of course, there are plenty of charitable, helpful, and giving wealthy people. However, results from some
It was one of those awkward moments I’d love to forget. I had flown to visit a friend after she had her first baby. As we shopped for clothes for her bundle of joy, I asked if we could go to lunch – my treat. My friend immediately bristled at the idea, and suggested we
The purpose of communication is to convey information from one person to another. Through the choice of written and spoken words, ideas, concepts, emotions, thoughts, and opinions are exchanged. Unfortunately, miscommunication is common – the listener or reader fails to understand what is said or written. Dale Carnegie, author of “How to Make Friends and
Many people who are in relationships with an addict – whether the addiction is chemical or behavioral – find themselves in situations where they can choose either to address the addiction, or allow it to continue. Unfortunately, to allow harmful behavior to continue is to enable it, and the choice to enable another person can cause serious financial,